Is this set part of the Halloween season line-up?

Yes, Colorful Lantern 40873 belongs to LEGO®'s seasonal Halloween range, though its bright colours stand out from the usual spooky look.

How many unique elements does the set include?

Out of 286 pieces, only 43 are unique elements, with the rest repeating a handful of basic shapes.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, the set consists only of the lantern itself as a display piece, with no minifigures.

Halloween

Colorful Lantern

Colorful Lantern 40873 is a seasonal Halloween set that recreates a colourful lantern as a compact display piece. With 286 pieces but only 43 unique elements, the model leans heavily on repeating simple basic shapes rather than relying on many specialist pieces. Yellow, magenta, light bluish grey and orange give it a bold, autumnal colour scheme, and there are no minifigures involved.

Set number: 40873
Year: 2026
Pieces: 286
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Halloween
Different parts: 43

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 43

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Description

A lantern instead of a classic pumpkin

At its centre is the shape of a lantern, and its bright colour scheme sets it clearly apart from the black-and-orange look usually associated with Halloween sets. Rather than leaning on spooky details, the combination of yellow and magenta gives the finished model a cheerful, decorative feel rather than a dark one. That approach fits seasonal LEGO® sets aimed as much at Halloween fans as at anyone simply after a colourful autumn display piece.

286 pieces, 43 elements: a lot of repetition

With only 43 unique elements across 286 pieces total, this set sits among the builds with an especially high repetition rate, which is typical for a compact display object. A handful of basic shapes get used repeatedly in different colours to build up the lantern's structure and pattern, rather than needing a dedicated specialist piece for every detail. That approach also makes the set accessible for beginners, since many steps repeat and a feel for the building process develops quickly.

A four-colour mix

Yellow and orange form the lantern's warm base colour, while magenta delivers bold accents that keep the model recognisable even from a distance. Light bluish grey works as a neutral structural or frame colour, giving the eye some visual rest between the stronger tones. Together, the four colours read more like a colourful paper lantern than a classic Halloween pumpkin motif, which sets it apart from many other seasonal sets. Anyone who already owns other seasonal sets will notice how differently LEGO® can interpret an autumn theme through colour alone.

Small, quick to build, easy to combine

As a compact set, Colorful Lantern can be finished quickly, making it a good option for a spontaneous building session. With no minifigures, the lantern works purely as a display piece for a shelf, windowsill or seasonal table setting. The parts list on this page shows all 43 elements along with their colours, which makes sourcing an individual replacement brick straightforward if a piece from a personal project goes missing.

FAQ

Is this set part of the Halloween season line-up?: Yes, Colorful Lantern 40873 belongs to LEGO®'s seasonal Halloween range, though its bright colours stand out from the usual spooky look.
How many unique elements does the set include?: Out of 286 pieces, only 43 are unique elements, with the rest repeating a handful of basic shapes.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, the set consists only of the lantern itself as a display piece, with no minifigures.